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Professional surfer Stephanie Gilmore won her first world championship event at age 17 on a day off from high school. Over the next four years, she led the sport, claiming consecutive world titles as the undisputed champion. Stephanie’s talent seemed untouchable—until a violent turn of events abruptly ended her winning streak. This intimate documentary portrait follows Stephanie on the professional circuit as she reassesses her future. Director Ava Warbrick explores the culture of surfing, growing up as a professional athlete, and what it means to be the best.

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Hope and Hope MoreDirected by Heather Hudson. USA. 2013. 7 mins

Filmmaker Heather Hudson (The Women and the Waves) celebrates the life and legacy of soul surfer Zeuf Hesson. Follow seven surfers, Zeuf, Linda, Nancy, Jeannette, Lara, Brenda, and Heather, as they journey to Mexico for their annual surf trip of fun waves, delicious food, good times and relaxation.

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Women Who Run with the TidesDirected by Michelle Shearer. Australia. 2013. 18 mins

An ode to older women in surfing and the unique qualities they bring to the line-up, this film focuses on Marg, 64, Sally, 58, and Carol, 50—three surfers from Lennox Head, NSW, Australia.